When NS Bikes launched the Synonym two years ago, people shook their heads in disbelief. This bike was a world apart from any short-travel bike ever mass-produced. The ultra-slack head angle, massive reach, and very steep seat tube had never been used on a short-travel bike, let alone one designed for XC racing. But the Synonym was the harbinger of a revolution. Thanks to this unique geometry, the Synonym feels more like an enduro bike on the descents, climbs like a goat, and charges across the flats like a bull. When they began experimenting with this geometry in the prototypes, they got the results they had expected on the downhill trails. These bikes were simply on another planet compared to all other bikes on the market with that much travel. What surprised NS the most, however, was the fact that the bikes also climb better and are super fast on flat sections! The climbing capabilities stem mainly from the fact that the rider sits further forward of the rear wheel, resulting in better weight distribution on steep climbs. On the flats, performance is outstanding because the cockpit can be lowered, allowing the rider to sit in a more aggressive aero position without the bike feeling unstable on descents. The RC series is designed for long-distance races and marathons. These bikes feature an ultra-light full-carbon frame with flex struts (which eliminate the need for heavy pivots) and are equipped with flat handlebars, lightweight cross-country tires, and 100 mm of travel front and rear. Specifications:Frame: NS Bikes Synonym, Superlite Carbon, 100mm travel, 148x12mm dropoutsRear shock: Fox Factory Float DPS, 2-position remote lockout, push-to-unlock, Evol LV Trunnion, 165x37.5mmFork: Fox Factory 34 Step Cast Float FIT4, 110mm travel, 2-position remote lockout with Open Mode Adj, push-to-unlock, 15x110mm Boost, 44mm offsetHeadset: FSA NO.42/47/ACBStem: NS Bikes Synonym Race 31.8 (S:60, M:70, L & XL:80mm), Angle - 8°Handlebar: NS Bikes Licence Carbon Flat Lite 31.8, 750mmGrips: NS Bikes Silicone LiteSeatpost: Fox Transfer SL Factory, 100mmSaddle: Fizik Antares R3Front brake: Sram Level TLM, 180mmRear brake: Sram Level TLM, 160mmRims: NSBikes x Hunt 29", 32h, Tubeless ReadyFront hub: NSBikes x Hunt straight pull, 110x15mm Boost (sealed bearings)Rear hub: NSBikes x Hunt straight pull, 148x12mm Boost (sealed bearings)Tires front / rear: Maxxis Ikon 2.2 TR / Maxxis Recon Race 2.25 EXO/TRCrankset: Sram X1 Carbon DUB, 170mm, 34t (XL size 175mm)Bottom bracket: Sram DUB Press Fit BB92Chain: Sram GX Eagle, 12-speedRear derailleur: Sram X01 Eagle Type 3 12-speedShift levers: Sram GX Eagle, 12-speedCassette: Sram XG-1295, 10-50t 12-speedWeight (kg): 10.5 * Size M Specifications subject to change without notice. Actual colours and design may vary slightly from the images on the website.
